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Folders vs. Metadata: Why Mixing Them in SharePoint Can Backfire
Episode 22425th July 2025 • SharePoint Maven Podcast • Greg Zelfond
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Thinking of using both folders and metadata in the same library? In this episode, I explain why that can cause confusion, mess up search, and make life harder for your users - and what you should do instead.

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